bladerf for signal strength measurement

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wer5546
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bladerf for signal strength measurement

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I would like to ask, if I want to measure how strong my signal energy is, what can I do to get the actual signal energy.
MarciaOrr
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Re: bladerf for signal strength measurement

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You can use a spectrum analyzer or RF power meter to measure the signal power level directly, or use an osciloscope to analyze the wave and calculate the power by integrating the power over time.
Raymond521
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Re: bladerf for signal strength measurement

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wer5546 wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:13 am I would like to ask, if I want to measure how strong my signal energy is, what can I do to get the actual signal energy.
To measure signal strength with BladeRF, you can use its built-in software tools to capture andcookie clicker analyze the signal, allowing you to calculate the actual signal energy in dBm.
Jean4
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Re: bladerf for signal strength measurement

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That's a great question! Measuring signal energy can be tricky. One approach is to use a spectrum analyzer. It can show you the power spectral density across different frequencies, allowing you to integrate the relevant area to get the total energy. Another method involves using an oscilloscope to capture the signal and then applying a calculation, usually by squaring the voltage readings and integrating over time. It's a bit like painstakingly jumping over obstacles in the Dinosaur Game, requiring precision and attention to detail to get an accurate score! Good luck with your measurements!
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